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Software Security Courses

Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.

Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Refreshers

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Security Awareness

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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Modern Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Embedded Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Debugging, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Software Installation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Configuration Management, Software Configuration Management, Data Infrastructure, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Solutions, Security Strategy, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Network Engineering, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, General Networking, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Systems, Software Design, System Programming, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, System Configuration, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Application Management, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Cloud Security, General Networking, DevSecOps, Cryptography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Physical Security & Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Account Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • JavaScript Security Refreshers: Infosec
  • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Embedded Software Testing: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Automate Software Installation with Ansible: Coursera
  • Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security: CertNexus
  • Foundations of Embedded Software Design: Coursera

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